Vulnerability identifier: #VU2662
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-233
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper implementation of the Privileged Context and Safe Path restrictions for unspecified JavaScript methods. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file containing the cPath parameter, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update Adobe Reader for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX to version 9.2:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Macintosh
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Unix
Update Adobe Acrobat for Windows and Macintosh to version 9.2:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=158&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=112&platform=Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 7.0 - 7.0.9, 8.0 - 8.3.1, 9.0 - 9.1.3
Adobe Reader: 8.0 - 8.3.1, 7.0 - 7.0.9, 9.0 - 9.1.3
External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.